Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
tv show
40 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired September 02, 1996
Genres:
Overview
Set in 1930s Shanghai, the story opens with legendary gambler Gon and his vow to recover his father's casino from Shanghai tycoon Fung In his quest, he becomes acquainted with Sou and uncovers her fiance's nefarious conspiracy. Sou gives her heart to Gon, but he can't forget his old love Gu. Meanwhile, up-and-coming gangster Hui Man Keung is quickly making his name in Shanghai. Crossing paths during chaotic times, Hui, Gon, and Ding Lik become brothers and business partners, but Fung recruits Hui and Ding to his side through backhanded methods. Though deeply in love with Fung's daughter Ching Ching, Hui can only turn away from love and friendship when Fung's true nature is revealed. Fung, however, is not about to just let Hui walk away.
Episode 34
Season 1 - Episode 34 - 1h 47m
Air Date
October 17, 1996
Overview
In chaos, HOI hurts YAU's thigh so as to stop YAU shooting at KEUNG. KEUNG is discontented with HOI and he decides to break up with him. YAU asks HOI to give him five million dollars so that he can leave Shanghai. YIU frames HOI and sends people to kill YAU. YAU seeks YIU's protection by claiming that he has the solution to get rid of HOI. CHING and LIK meet KEUNG and WAN in a party. LIK is jealous to see KEUNG approach CHING. He argues with CHING and CHING faints. She miscarries her baby. LIK feels sorry and finally CHING forgives him. Seeing that CHING is cool to him, LIK challenges KEUNG with a duel. KEUNG talks with him and calms him down. YAU suggests YIU to send his best tricksters to win money from HOI's casino after tricking HOI away. After losing all money, KIT has to close the casino. HOI meets YAU and he is trounced by YAU. YAU even pushes him down a cliff.